Ranging Reporter update: How does Monday's kidnapping make you feel about your own safety?

May 13, 2010 at 12:13 a.m.

Ranging Reporter JJ Velasquez was at IHOP Thursday asking people about Monday's kidnapping: How does Monday's attempted kidnapping make you feel about your own safety?

A: "I don't go out late at night. I don't, and especially alone. I know better."

Gloria Brock, owner of Gabriela's Accents, Victoria

A: "It's very frightening for me, especially. I'm having to remind myself to lock my car doors when I go out."

Betty Bauch, retired teacher, Victoria

A: "Crime has always been here, but the media has been very hush-hush about it in this little country town."

Stacey Whalon, nurse, Victoria

A: "It just makes me real aware."

Linda Ortiz, nurse, Victoria

What's a ranging reporter? These reporters go out into the community, regularly filing live reports, photos and video from around the Crossroads region. To contact JJ Velasquez, e-mail jvelasquez@vicad.com or just add a comment to this story.